Augusto Romano, CEO Meltin’Pot commented: “We are enthusiastic about this collaboration with Manhattan Portage: the brand, history, energy and creativity are well-aligned with Meltin’Pot's own identity. This is the reason we started this collaboration."

The collection will be on sale through a selection of stores selling Meltin’Pot and Manhattan Portage from January 2014.

Born in 1983, in New York City, Manhattan Portage is the pioneer brand for authentic “messenger” bags that created a lifestyle and a new trendsetting direction in fashion bags as well as sturdy and trustworthy companions to surviving the hardships of life in the urban jungle.Jerome Michaux, Manhattan Portage adds: “This is our first collaboration with an Italian denim brand and an opportunity for reaching Italian and international 'denim lovers'."

The Manhattan Portage X Meltin’Pot collection includes bags, backpacks, messenger bags and iPad and tablet cases, all of which are made in both indigo denim and in the signature classic yellow Manhattan Portage 1000D Denier Cordura®. A “premium” part of the collection will also be offered in a camouflage denim variant.Retail prices for the collection will range between €49 and €189.